Stay ahead of upcoming requirements with this course focused on the EPA’s proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Learn the scientific and legal rationale for establishing a Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) of 0.02 mg/L, review MCL options, and see what’s required for monitoring, compliance, and public notification. The training covers the regulatory framework, sensitive population health risks, actionable steps for water systems, and public participation opportunities as the regulation moves toward finalization.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and statutory context of the proposed perchlorate NPDWR.
* Describe the health effects and occurrence of perchlorate in drinking water.
* Summarize the proposed MCLG and MCL options, and the scientific basis for these values.
* Understand the monitoring, compliance, reporting, and public notification requirements.
* Recognize the opportunities and procedures for public participation and comment.
* Identify the potential impacts, costs, and benefits of the proposed rule.
* Appreciate the evolving nature of the rule and the importance of stakeholder engagement.
